Animal Farm by George Orwell is a deceptively simple fable that unpacks the mechanics of power, corruption, and control. Set on a farm where animals overthrow their human owner in pursuit of equality, the story quickly shifts as new leaders emerge and begin to reshape the rules in their favour. What starts as a revolution built on fairness slowly transforms into a system just as oppressive as the one it replaced.

In this episode, we break down how Orwell uses allegory to mirror real-world political systems, highlighting how language, propaganda, and fear are used to manipulate perception and maintain control. We explore key themes like the distortion of truth, the gradual erosion of principles, and how easily ideals can be compromised when power is concentrated. The famous line “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others” captures the heart of the book’s warning.

🎧 If you want to understand how power shapes behaviour, and how easily truth can be rewritten, this episode will give you a lens that extends far beyond the farm.